New Ulm weekly review., 1887-10-05
Mr.. II OTsD' IS ION

Is TIr. EMORY EOfQ was a snla all whose
striking appearance was a subject OF
general remark, and it must be con
tessed that the distinction was justi
fled by q fine figure, and elegant car
rlage, a handsome brown beard, and
dark, expressive eyes. To be sure. he
had a naughty bearing, and a too evi-
dent consciousness OF a generally ire
prOachable make up; but at thirty
years OF age he mad been successful in
his undertakings, stood we'll in busi-
ness and society, and was blessed
with a wife who was bright,g look
ing. sensible and true. Who shall say,
then. that he was not justified in q
certain amount of self graduation?
But most men have their weak
points, and Mr.. Ford came under the
general rule. His vulnerable spotwas
that which is most easily stormed by
q pretty face, and he was possessed Of
the sincere convection that no wom-
an could successfully resist his arts
Of fascination whenever he chose to
Bring them into play. II Mrs. Emory
Ford ever experienced moments Of
aneasiness on account of this folble
of her husband S, she made no sign
thereof; while Mr.. Ford hattered him
self that his discretion and fact were
ample to deceive even the most pene-
tratlng eyes, besides laboring under the
conviction Ii a. general way that he
could do no wrong,
On a certain August day Mr.. Ford
was ia his office talking with busi-.
ness visitor on an important subject.
"Then you think my presence is re-
~quired on Saturday" he said.
s'Yes, replied the visitor. ssThat
alone will suit the convenience OF the
other parties. If you cannot meet
them Saturday, the whole transac-
ton will fall through
Mr.. Ford mused. II had arranged
to go to Vernon on Friday and spend
two day. My wife is there, visiting
an old scho climate who was married
about the time we were and [ prom
Used to join them"
Cuisines before pleasure, you
know" remarked his companion.
Z eyes. certainly. Well, will make
S1ny appointment with you for satur-
day and change my other plans.''
Later i'll the day lit was Wednes.
day. Mr.. Ford wrote the following
telegram to his wife:
"Will be with you tomorrow Thurs
day instead of Frid dav.-E. f."
And SO the next morning Mr.. Ford
was on the train flying in the direc-
tion OF Vernon. A ride of eighty
miles through a pleasant stretch OF
country was before him. He scanned
che occupants OF the car critically,
zbestcwing on one very pretty woman
a, glance of federation which might
have developed into one of approval
had she not been encumbered with q
tour year old child.
He settled himself into seat with
every appearance Of comfort and self
satisfaction, bought a morning paper
and began to scan the news.
s'Tickets!"
Mr. Ford, in response to this call
from the conductor, produced his tick
ct, and at the same time drew from
his pocket a folded slip OF paper. He
examined it and uttered an exclama-
eion of dismay. It was the telegram
for his wife. which he had forgotten
TO send.
"What piece Of carelessness!" was
his inward thought. Mr.. Ford was g.
anethodica] man, and he was more
sVexed at his own forgetfulness than
sanything else. But after allno par
ticular harm was done, and he turned
mis- attention few minutes later to a
crowd Of passengers who boarded the
strain at the station
An artistic bonnet, apair OF perfect
ny developed shoulders, enveloped in
some closely fitting summer material,
and a remarkably handsome face
soon caught his attention. He eagerly
watched the approaching form, just
visible between the shoulders OF a
crowd of passengers coming up the
aisle. He had managed to keep an en-
tire seat to himself, and now quietly
ignored all suggestive glances at the
satchel by his side until the woman
who attracted his attention drew
near. @
"Will you accept this seat?' he said,
with some eagerness, at the same
time removing the satchel and rising
s5osh:s feet.
e t'Thank you"
s'Allow me-" and Mr.. Ford re-
leived her OF two or three small pack
ages without ceremony, and deposit
ed them in the rack above. e'Perhaps
..yon would prefer'to sit next the win
sdow-there is such a refreshing breeze,
and the scenery is quite picturesque.
The lady took the place designated
with a pleasant smile, which Mr.. Ford
returned with interest. Thisi turn
excited, a mirthf1l twitching at the
corners OF his companions mouth,
which was. however, quickly suppress
ed. She ~bestowed one full glance up
On Mr. Ford's face, and then with
drew her gaze.
AIr. Ford Immediately began to ex-
y5ft his conversational powers, which
were considerable, and his remarks
were received with a polite composure
aGthst was half facinating. and halfvex.
atious. This spurred him on, and he
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